Surface-associated MUC5B mucins promote protease activity in Lactobacillus fermentum biofilms

BACKGROUND: Mucosal surfaces are coated with layers of mucus gel that protect the underlying tissues and promote colonization by members of the commensal microflora. Lactobacillus fermentum is a common inhabitant of the oral cavity, gastrointestinal and reproductive tracts and is one of the most imp...

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Autores principales: Wickström, Claes, Chávez de Paz, Luis, Davies, Julia R, Svensäter, Gunnel
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: BioMed Central 2013
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Research Article
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3847627/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24010726
http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1472-6831-13-43

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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3847627/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24010726
http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1472-6831-13-43

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